Troubles at New Hong Kong Airport
Hurt U.S. Firms During Peak Season

The problems at Hong Kong's airport are causing delays for U.S. apparel shipments, and threaten to create more serious backlogs of electronics and other products if they continue.

Hong Kong, one of the world's busiest air-cargo centers, has long served as a vital hub connecting clothing factories throughout Asia with retail outlets in the U.S. But shortly after Hong Kong switched air service to the new Chek Lap Kok airport last week, foul-ups in air-freight handling -- caused by erroneous information entered into a central...